My Lexus IS

Lexus promises to catch up with BMW and Mercedes

noreply@blogger.com (Tsh) — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:27:00 +0000

The company announced the release of new models IS - a series that will constitute direct competition BMW and Mercedes
In the next few years, Lexus is going to fill up its line of cars, luxurious models, which will be positioned in the same price niche as the most popular models from BMW and Mercedes-Benz. , Said in an interview with Wall Street Journal vice president Denny Clements (photo).According to him, Lexus lacks sedans and convertibles in the niche of "up to $ 70 000, which is positioned most selling model BMW 3-Series.In the niche of "High End" above $ 70 thousand, which "works" Mercedes-Benz, a Lexus also notes "the gap". (Recall that the flagship SUV Lexus GX 470 on the U.S. market worth $ 45 275. The same model in Russia is released for $ 90 thousand.)Last year Lexus sold a total of 259 755 of its cars - 11% more than in the previous year. Nevertheless, this figure is 4 times less than that of BMW.Denny Clements promised that in the next 5 years will bring the company to sales of 350 thousand cars per year.

Rear-wheel drive, classiс

noreply@blogger.com (Tsh) — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:26:00 +0000

Cars Lexus brand sold well in the states - for 15 years presence in the U.S. market managed to achieve two million cars. No wonder that all the new items being taken Japanese in the United States - another premiere in the framework of the New York motor show. This time, the Americans presented RWD concept Lexus LF-C,The first information about the car came a week before the premiere - the Japanese have distributed sketches of the car and announced that a prototype ready to show the new coupe. It turned out - slukavili. LF-C - is not just a coupe, but rather a coupe-cabriolet with a convertible roof. Iron hood you can not just lay in the trunk, but leave in one of the intermediate positions - making, for example, a coupe car with a body targa.The new prototype is continuing the development of design ideas, concept shown at last year's LF-S (Lexus Future Sedan). Obviously, the Japanese created a new family of machines, which will replace Lexus IS. The future car will be an ideological rival "treSka» BMW: rear-wheel drive, drayverskoe chassis and powerful engine (under the hood of the concept - the 300-strong "eight" volume 4.3 liters). Sports ideology is visible in the interior - before the eyes of the driver almost "formulaic" donut steering and three main instrument. Steering wheel, pedals and the like, has no mechanical connection to the wheels - the car realized the principle of Drive by wire (by-wire). All other controls located on the central console, which stretches along the entire passenger compartment, and door panels. And here was not without oddities - displays, switches and buttons are hidden under the transparent membrane and react to the touch of fingers. However, it is unlikely all of these delights in the near future will be used on serial machines, but the direction in which to develop the appearance of future cars the company Lexus, Japanese stylists have already identified.

Lexus LF-C: coupe, convertible, targa ...

noreply@blogger.com (Tsh) — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:25:00 +0000

At the motor show in New York City Department luxurious Toyota, Lexus introduced the brand concept car sports coupe LF-C. The main highlight of this car - a folding hard top. Depending on the willingness of the driver's compartment may become Targ, convertible and even double speedster. Design LF-C is built on a combination of convex and concave surfaces. Its length is about 4.5 meters, width - 1,85 m, height 1.35 meters.At Lexus LF-C rear-wheel drive, since it is built on an elongated platform sedan IS300. Under the hood of the car hiding hybrid V8 engine capacity of 4.3 liters and rated at 300 hp This same engine was installed at the conceptual sedan LF-S, which is presented at the recent Tokyo Motor Show.In the cabin LF-C (calculated at the four passengers), the company managed to combine luxury and sports notes. Average console extends throughout the cabin from its front to the rear. All displays and switches are hidden under the transparent shell, which makes the LF-C similar to the alien ship.But for the driver decided in a purely sports-style - as if the steering wheel moved up to the race car, and the instrument panel consists of three separate devices that are fixed in a classical style.

Lexus - the best brand, according to Americans

noreply@blogger.com (Tsh) — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:24:00 +0000

Lexus scored 910 points out of a possible 1000, Porsche - 903 and Cadillac - 902. The largest increase in rating compared to the results of last year showed Jaguar (897) and Cadillac. The average for the automotive industry this year stood at 852 points. Below is a list of all brands were Jeep (818), Oldsmobile (811) and Isuzu (810). Suvs Lexus RX 330 and LX 470 also received first place in their categories.

Compact car: Mini Cooper

The medium-sized passenger car: Chevrolet Malibu

The medium-sized passenger car premium »: Volvo S40

Full Size car: Mercury Marauder

Luxury car: Chrysler 300

Luxury car premium »: BMW 7 Series

Sportcar: Pontiac GTO

Sportcar premium »: Porsche Boxster

Compact pick-up: Subaru Baja

Full Size medium-duty pickup: Cadillac Escalade EXT

Full Size Pickup High capacity: Dodge Ram Pickup HD

SUV: Chevrolet Equinox

The medium-sized SUV: Nissan Murano

Full Size SUV: Nissan Armada

Luxury SUV: Lexus RX 330

Luxury SUV premium »: Lexus LX 470

Compact Van: Toyota Sienna

New York: Lexus showed wheel-drive version of the model IS

noreply@blogger.com (Tsh) — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:02:00 +0000

Presenting at the Geneva Motor Show in the compact sedan IS, Lexus at the company motor show in New York will join the line with two new versions of the very curious.The most anticipated modification - it certainly IS350 with 300-horsepower engine, which brings the dynamic characteristics of this Lexus sport-Karam. For example, sprint from place to "hundreds» IS350 from "automatic" can be done in less than 6 seconds.In addition, IS350 system is equipped with Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM), which, working in parallel with the traditional system of stabilization of Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), helps the driver to fully realize the potential maximum vehicle speed when cornering, while maintaining complete control over the machine.The second version is aimed at drivers who for the sake of the stability of the machine is ready to sacrifice a little dynamic - it is all-wheel drive IS 250 AWD. Equipped with a 200-horsepower engine sedan starts with a place to "hundreds" of 7.5 seconds and on a plan of founders should be more recklessly and at the same time safely managed on a wet and slippery pavement.

Lexus is preparing a rival BMW M3 and Audi RS4

noreply@blogger.com (Tsh) — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:01:00 +0000

Company Lexus has begun testing a new "loaded" version of the new generation model of Lexus IS, which is quite able to compete with cars BMW M3, Audi RS4 and Mercedes C-Class from AMG. Japanese sedan, most likely get the name of the Lexus IS500, and will be equipped with the latest eight-cylinder engine volume of five liters and output of 400 horsepower.According to preliminary information, this novelty will be able to accelerate from zero to sixty miles per hour in less than six seconds, while its top speed is artificially limited at around 250 kilometers per hour. In addition to the powerful engine, the top version of Lexus IS will also receive upgraded chassis, stiffer and lower suspension, powerful brakes and aggressive aerodynamic body kit. However, the details of what exactly changed in this car will be known closer to the official premiere of the new items, which is scheduled for 2006.Recall also that while in Europe will be shipped version of Lexus IS with two engines - a 2.5-liter V6 power of 204 horsepower and a diesel 2.2-liter engine produces 177 horsepower.

J.D. Power: GM and Toyota - best quality

noreply@blogger.com (Tsh) — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:00:00 +0000

The results of the annual quality study Initial Quality Study (IQS), which conducts JD Power, leaders in quality in the world were American concern General Motors Corp. and the Japanese company Toyota Motor Co.In total, these two products received top honors in 15 of the 18 categories. The winner was the brand Lexus, subdivision Toyota. At its cars accounted for 81 failure in 100 units. British Jaguar was in second place with 88 problems per hundred vehicles, followed by BMW - 95 problems per hundred. Top five finish Buick and Cadillac Concern GM. Convertible Lexus SC430 is the undisputed leader for the second consecutive year. Its owners reported only about 54 problems a hundred machines, while the average figure for the automotive industry at last count - 118.Total Japanese company won in ten categories with brand names Toyota, Scion and Lexus, including a hybrid model Prius. American concern General Motors, which is currently going through hard times, been very pleased with the results. He won in five categories, including through the model Buick LeSabre. A HUMMER, which is also owned by GM, was the most "good" finalized a car - if last year in a hundred had 173 problems, now this figure had fallen to 110. Furthermore, among the winners of a Japanese minivan Nissan Quest, the Korean Kia Spectra, American HUMMER H2 and Scion xA - they are all significantly improved performance compared with last year.

Another good news for GM is a victory in the category of the best plant - its enterprises have been recognized as the best quality in the North and South America. In the world of the best plant was Toyota plant in Japan, which released the new GS430 and other models of Lexus.

Lexus CT 200h - hybrid hatchback presented formally

noreply@blogger.com (Tsh) — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:59:00 +0000

The company issued a Lexus official details on the new hybrid model - hatchback CT 200h. The car, which will debut at the Geneva Motor Show, will have to compete with BMW 1-Series and Audi A3.The main difference between new items from the Lexus - the hybrid propulsion system, unified with Toyota Prius. This uses the same 1.8-liter gasoline engine, working cycle Attkinsona, and Hybrid Drive powertrain with an integrated electric motor. At the power plant will be three modes - "eco", "organic" and "sport", but only the electric (in the hybrid uses a nickel-metal hydride batteries), novelty can pass about two kilometers at a speed of 45 kilometers per hour. Specifications are not announced, but it is worth recalling that a similar installation on "Prius" has a capacity of 136 horsepower.In terms of size Lexus CT 200h is comparable to the German competitors: its overall length is 4320 mm (from the BMW 1-Series - 4239 mm), width and height - 1765 and 1430 millimeters and the wheelbase is 2,600 millimeters, which is 60 millimeters shorter than "penny" BMW. Weight machines are not specified.The size of the luggage compartment - 345 liters with the rear seats raised, and 700 liters - when folded.Sales Lexus CT 200h should appear before the end of this year.

Lexus comes into play premium compacts

noreply@blogger.com (Tsh) — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:57:00 +0000

At the motor show in Frankfurt is expected to premiere exciting new items - a compact five-door hatchback from Lexus. Information has not been confirmed officially, but according to rumors, the concept car is ready.New car, which claims to the European C-Class, Lexus oppose premium compacts from Audi and BMW - it is about models of Audi A3 and BMW 1-series, respectively. The concept is called C-Premium, but the series title is not reported, presumably, it will index the type designation BS or CS. CD is almost final version of the new model.The new Lexus hybrid will get a power plant, consisting of a 2.4-liter gasoline engine and electric motor a total capacity of 187 hp, aggregated variator and front drive. A similar system is used on a hybrid Lexus HS.The world premiere production version of the premium-compact from the Lexus will take place at the motor show in Geneva in the spring of 2010.

Lexus IS 250 got a folding aluminum roof

noreply@blogger.com (Tsh) — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 14:44:00 +0000

On Thursday in Paris premiere Lexus IS 250C - coupe-cabriolet based on the model IS 250. Outwardly, this car has inherited from the sedan only the bonnet and design elements such as the headlights, door handles and side mirrors. All other body panels have been changed. As a result, the total length of vehicles increased by 70 millimeters, and the doors are longer than 300 millimeters.Creating this car, the designers paid special attention to the mechanism of folding roof and aerodynamics body. As a result, an aluminum hard top, consisting of three sections, is removed in just 20 seconds, and the drag co-efficient IS 250C with the roof raised almost the same as the sedan - 0,29 against 0,27.Motor - V-shaped "six" volume 2.5 liters capacity and 208 horsepower - Convertible inherited from the IS 250 with a six-speed automatic transmission.

Even more sporty Lexus - IS 250 Sport Concept

noreply@blogger.com (Tsh) — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 14:43:00 +0000

At the International Motor Show in Sydney, Lexus introduced a new version of the sport-sedan IS250 - IS 250 Sport Concept.Show car was equipped with 19-inch wheels, sport chassis and a new exhaust system. Under the hood of new items installed 2.5-liter V6 power of 213 hp When the serial version of concept as yet unknown.

Tuners from ICON 4x4 Design transformed the Lexus LX570

noreply@blogger.com (Tsh) — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 14:43:00 +0000

ICON 4x4 Design will present in Las Vegas (USA) tuning version of the SUV Lexus LX570.As reported in the official press release, Lexus, the car body will be painted matte gray paint, the tone of which varies depending on the place of drawing. The outer lining and covered with black chrome emblems, moldings removed from the sides and roof with roof rails that are included in the basic equipment of the standard model.All wood panels in the cabin are replaced by carbon, and the rear and side windows were deep shading. ICON 4x4 Design Specialists also reconfigure the engine intake system and installed the exhaust system of its own production, and hinders efforts by via six and chetyerhporshnevyh calipers front and rear respectively.Impressive Lexus LX570 also attached 24-inch alloy wheels, shod in tires Pirelli Scorpion Zero Asimmetrico dimension 285/35. The presentation will take place within the machine autoshow SEMA, which will take place from fourth through seventh of November 2008 in the United States.

The new Lexus RX will show in November

noreply@blogger.com (Tsh) — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 14:41:00 +0000

It is expected that in next month's Lexus will introduce the next generation of crossover RX. And this is not a concept, and has production model, with sales starting in the winter.How will the car while it is impossible to say. Lexus RX managed to maintain a new secret. However, as shown at the Paris Motor Show LF-Xh concept gives us a general idea of what will develop this model. According to preliminary data, the new Lexus RX will be slightly larger than the current crossover, and, it is possible that the car will be equipped with just seven seats.Under the hood Lexus RX will continue to raise petrol engine volume 3.5 liters, which will give about 300 hp (now its power 276 hp), as well as hybrid power plant with total capacity about 280 hp (3.3-liter gasoline V6 + electric).

Lexus will make the premium compact

noreply@blogger.com (Tsh) — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 14:40:00 +0000

European motorists will soon receive a new compact car premium. Lexus intends to develop a competitor BMW 1 Series and Audi A3. This told Tadashi Arashima, head of the European branch of Lexus.While there are no details about the new product - unknown even potential platform of the new Lexus C-Class. Perhaps it will serve as the chassis Toyota Auris. Also assumed that the new compact Lexus hybrid will be built on the platform.

Supercar LEXUS LF-A THE PRICE overtaken FERRARI

noreply@blogger.com (Tsh) — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:38:00 +0000

EW Supercar Lexus LF-A on its cost bypassed many of the same models, including Lamborghini and Ferrari. First on the price of German car found in China, where it can be ordered for 264 700 dollars. For customers in the U.S. and Europe it will cost a bit cheaper.
According to preliminary information, the price of Lexus LF-A in the United States will be about 225 000 dollars. This is more than the Gallardo or F430 Spider, there would be another version roadster. Will the German supercar enjoy the same demand as Italian, time will tell.

Lexus LS gets anti-crisis modification with V6 engine

noreply@blogger.com (Tsh) — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:36:00 +0000

The first three generations of Lexus LS sedan not provide customers a choice. The machine is offered in a single modification - with the V8 engine and rear-wheel drive. The latest generation of the account went in breadth, the Japanese than the gasoline version of the LS 460 introduced its all-wheel drive option, and even earlier - the hybrid LS 600h. But this is for full competition with the German trio is still not enough. The Germans there is the "budget" versions of the six under the hood.He's the struggle impose LS engine V6. The premiere of the modification should take place soon. Motor this - toyotovskaya "Six» 2GR-FSE, are equipped with a sedan Lexus IS 350 and GS 350. The engine has a capacity of 311 hp (377 N • m) and this indicator is second only to the new BMW 740i (326 hp), overtaking Mercedes S 350 (272 hp) and the Audi A8 3.2 (256 hp).Ctoit in mind that even Sedan LS and easy. Not Audi, of course (from 1640 kg), but the Lexus motor V8, for example, only 10 kg heavier than the BMW 740i - 1945 kg. And already with the Japanese V6 sedan will clearly be easier to "Bavarian", which should positively affect the dynamic and economic indicators. According to preliminary information, the base LS will be available before the end of this year. But the Germans still in their sleeves at least one more trump card. They have diesel engines. The Japanese also parry low price: "the budget» LS promises to be cheaper than traditional competitors.

Lexus will make the race, 24 Hours Nürburgring, the new prototype

noreply@blogger.com (Tsh) — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:35:00 +0000

Lexus will expose a new prototype Lexus LF-A during a marathon 24-hour Nürburgring, May 23-24. On the machine will be installed five-liter 10-cylinder engine and a new aerodynamic package. The car will be announced in the second division class SP8, in which, according to the regulations, must make the machine "close to civilians." "The company will use this race as an opportunity to develop personnel who will be entrusted with the work of servicing a racing car in the course of the competition. Furthermore, our task is to gather the necessary data to improve our road products. Success in the Championship Super GT, as well as three victories in the Lexus race "24 Hours of Daytona" give us confidence in the success of our program of speeches in the 24 Hours of Nurburgring, "- said in an official press release the company Lexus. Recall that last year, Lexus factory team won the race, 24 Hours Nürburgring in class SP8 and took 121 th place overall.

Lexus produce a hybrid hatchback for Europe

noreply@blogger.com (Tsh) — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:34:00 +0000

Now the smallest Lexus - Model D-class IS 250. But the fall of the North American market will withdraw Japanese hybrid sedan HS 250h. Pre-production model debuted at the recent motor show in Detroit and is marked by a rather bland design. And what will the Europeans? They're cold and sedans, and the exterior of a more picky than the Yankees. In Europe, will have its own HS 250h.
Colleagues from the publication Top Gear argue that the Japanese will offer their customers a five-door hatchback class golf with the original exterior. The stuffing is already known: a 185-strong hybrid plants from the model HS 250h. Fuel consumption - just 6.5 liters per 100 km in the combined cycle. According to unofficial information, "killer" premium hatchback Audi A3 and BMW the first series appear in public in Frankfurt this fall. Of course, too early to talk about the prices, however, predicted a compact Lexus in Germany will cost not more than 26 thousand euros.

Lexus RX led the rating of the most satisfying demands of auto

noreply@blogger.com (Tsh) — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:33:00 +0000

Cars ninth consecutive year, Lexus ranked as the most satisfying demands of the owners of cars in Europe. It is reported Japancar.ru citing research agency JD Power.Traditionally, the purpose of the study was to identify the brand, the owners of cars which have the greatest satisfaction of owning their own car. Lexus has become the leader of the rating the ninth consecutive year - this record has not been able to beat any other automaker. Compared with last year, most owners are satisfied with the crossover RX (in the past - a sedan IS) - both gasoline and hybrid versions. Second place was taken by Honda. In the five leaders also Mercedes-Benz, Skoda and Toyota. Toyota also gained two positions in the rating models - for the hybrid Prius, speaking in a segment of "midsize car", and the urban minicar Aygo.

Lexus IS-P charged will be convertible after two years

noreply@blogger.com (Tsh) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:03:00 +0000

In early 2011 the company Lexus plans to start mass production of "charged" versions coupe-cabriolet IS-C, according to the American edition of Car and Driver, citing its own sources. Convertible is equipped with a three-section aluminum roof, a retractable into the compartment behind the rear seats for 20 seconds."Hot" coupe-convertible Lexus IS gets five-liter eight-cylinder capacity of 420 horsepower, working together with eight-speed automatic transmission. It is expected that the dynamic characteristics of the open version, because of the increasing structural elements of the body, may be a little worse. Note that the IS-F sedan is accelerated up to "hundreds" of 4.8 seconds and its top speed of 270 kilometers per hour.In addition, according to some sources, the company began to develop versions of Lexus IS models with coupe and a new car, which will replace a range of convertible SC430 and get a soft folding top. Detailed information about these machines is not reported.

Lexus led the top quality of new cars

noreply@blogger.com (Tsh) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:02:00 +0000

Lexus brand in the 12 th time led a reliability rating of new cars sold in the United States, compiled by JD Power and Associates. In addition to the victory in the "overall", this Japanese brand has become a leader in the rating of the five nominations - with models of IS, GS, GX, LS and LX.Rating J.D. Power and Associates is based on the survey of 80 thousand owners of new cars purchased in late 2008 - early 2009, and takes into account the number of breakdowns, malfunctions and defects in the machines, which were discovered during the first 90 days of ownership. The average failure for new cars in the U.S. is 108 defects per 100 vehicles. And for American brands, this figure is 112 defects per 100 vehicles, and for foreign - 106 defects per 100 vehicles. However, the leader of the rating, brand Lexus, the number of defects is much lower: only 84 cases for every 100 machines.Make Toyota (excluding cars, Lexus) has won first place in four categories, and its sub-brand Scion has won in the category of sports cars. Second place in the reliability of machines got brand new Porsche, and the third - an American brand Cadillac. Mark Ford has taken only eighth place in the overall rankings, but the model proved to be the most reliable in three categories.It is worth noting that the rating reliability is not new cars (2006 model year), which was published in March, the first two places were taken by brands Buick and Jaguar, the company ahead of Lexus. However, the number of first places in individual categories, Toyota, and here was a leader - five wins at the Toyota brand, and four - the brand Lexus.

Lexus LF-A - supercar will cost 290 thousand euro

noreply@blogger.com (Tsh) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:01:00 +0000

The company plans to Lexus, in October this year to start on the European market sales supercar LF-A, which cost in the UK about 250 thousand pounds sterling (about 290 thousand euros). It is reported by British magazine Autocar.New items to be built on the chassis of carbon fiber, which will be attached aluminum body panels. According to Autocar, under the hood perednemotornogo supercar will be located ten-cylinder petrol engine volume of five liters and power 550 horsepower. According to other information, Lexus LF-A will get 4.8-liter, eight "equivalent capacity, which can be paired with a six" robot ".It is expected that the dynamic characteristics of the Japanese car will be close to those of one of the major innovations of competitors - 620-strong Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano. As previously reported, the maximum speed LF-A will be approximately 350 kilometers per hour, which is 20 kilometers per hour more than the Ferrari.
In the next two to three years, a total of 500 copies will be issued Lexus LF-A, while only 20 of these machines are designed for the UK market. The debut of the Japanese supercars scheduled for the October Tokyo Motor Show.

Lexus RX led the rating of the most satisfying demands of auto

noreply@blogger.com (Tsh) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:00:00 +0000

Lexus IS-F Evolution: even faster

noreply@blogger.com (Tsh) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:23:00 +0000

From Japan continues to receive information about the appearance of even more hot version of the Lexus IS-F - Evolution. This modification will be easier, sympathetic, perhaps more powerful and, as a result, faster. Date of - summer 2010.So far we only know that Lexus more focused on reducing vehicle weight and improve handling, rather than on increasing power. However, the latter are always plenty of time.It is expected that the Evo version will be easier for about 135 kilograms. To achieve such targets Japanese are planning to actively use the outside and inside the car carbon fiber. Capacity will increase five-liter V8 to 422 horsepower. On all four wheels will install high-performance carbon-ceramic brake discs.IS-F Evolution produce a limited edition of 500 copies, most of whom are going to sell in Japan. Price Evo-Lexus' and will be in the area of 250 000 dollars. The debut of "unreal Japanese" are expected at this year's motor show in Tokyo.

Lexus produce a hybrid hatchback for Europe

noreply@blogger.com (Tsh) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:22:00 +0000

Now the smallest Lexus - Model D-class IS 250. But the fall of the North American market will withdraw Japanese hybrid sedan HS 250h. Pre-production model debuted at the recent motor show in Detroit and is marked by a rather bland design. And what will the Europeans? They're cold and sedans, and the exterior of a more picky than the Yankees. In Europe, will have its own HS 250h. Colleagues from the publication Top Gear argue that the Japanese will offer their customers a five-door hatchback class golf with the original exterior. The stuffing is already known: a 185-strong hybrid plants from the model HS 250h. Fuel consumption - just 6.5 liters per 100 km in the combined cycle. According to unofficial information, "killer" premium hatchback Audi A3 and BMW the first series appear in public in Frankfurt this fall. Of course, too early to talk about the prices, however, predicted a compact Lexus in Germany will cost not more than 26 thousand euros.